When life throws curveballs, do you pivot or persevere?

In this special Friday the 13th episode of EVKA’s Talk at 5 o’clock, Eva sits down with David Mannion, CEO of Haven Business Advisors, who shares his remarkable journey from athlete to COO and beyond. With a background in tech, real estate, and banking, David has weathered two major economic crashes and emerged with hard-won insights into resilience and leadership.

Through stories of navigating financial downturns and building high-performing teams, David dives into the gritty realities of business, where thriving isn’t about avoiding risk but learning to adapt to it. As David and Eva explore what it means to be a leader in today’s ever-evolving world, David reveals the power of empathy, strategic foresight, and, above all, valuing people. His unconventional approach has inspired loyalty in his teams, and his vision for Haven Business Advisors is to create a ‘safe haven’ for business owners in turbulent times.

Whether you’re a small business owner preparing for a sale, a leader aiming to inspire, or simply intrigued by the stories behind business reinvention, David’s candid conversation offers actionable takeaways on the power of integrity, persistence, and the right mindset for navigating uncertainty. This episode will leave you thinking about your own resilience—and what it takes to not just survive but thrive.